A review by strawb3rry_tea
How to Find Love in a Bookshop by Veronica Henry

relaxing
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

I was absolutely enthralled by Henry's descriptions. It was a moodboard of aesthetics in writing form. I loved all but a few characters, and their growth throughout the book, even if their arcs, to me, got a little repetitive. I also wasn't sure about the POV switches, as they tended to happen in the middle of chapters, and in some places were quite jarring as to who was narrating what.
I also really didn't like what they did with Delphine, it felt very stereotypical, woman is treated as an obstacle to overcome than an actual person. The sort of "bitchy" girlfriend that stands in the way of the protagonist's love interest. I also wasn't in love with Marlowe's and Emilia's relationship either. It felt more like the author wanted Emilia to be in a relationship at the end for no apparent reason other than to have her be with someone. I also wished that June hadn't ended up with Mick, because she went through the motions of acceptance and character growth, and she had such a cool moment with her slamming the door in his face, and then it was thrown away within seconds.</spolier> Other than that, I absolutely loved the book, and even with my few grievances, it is what got me back into reading!
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